M for Montreal

Why?Not just another music fest.

The eighth edition of M for Montreal, a festival that celebrates some of the lesser-known but eminently worthy bands from our fair burg, gets underway this week. Until Sunday, you’ll be able to catch artists like Black Atlass, Dead Obies and Mac DeMarco -- among many others -- at venues throughout the city. If you’re interested in Montrealers who are about to blow up (and who make woozy, Southern-inspired trap beats), we suggest you check out Tommy Kruise, who shares a bill with A Tribe Called Red tonight at the SAT. And on Friday night, Duchess Says, We Are Wolves and Solids at Cabaret Underwold is also a safe bet. There’s a lot to see, though, so you’ll want to plot your moves carefully.